About Mottaz
The surname Mottaz is of Swiss origin and is derived from the personal name "Motto," which is a diminutive form of the name "Moritz." The name Moritz itself is derived from the Latin name "Maurus," meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." Therefore, the surname Mottaz likely originated as a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Moritz or Motto.
The surname Mottaz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mottaz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mottaz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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